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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,296.26, 232,247.73 and 95,699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,296.26, 232,247.73 and 95,699.16 is: 132,064.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,296.26 : 232,247.73 = 95,699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,296.26/232,247.73 = 95,699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,296.26x = 232,247.73 × 95,699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,296.26x = 22,225,912,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,912,983.77/168,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,064.21

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